Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Candelaria
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Car repair | 22 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Churches | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Corporate management | 10 |
| Gas station | 9 |
| Health and medical | 9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 |
| Fitness centers | 8 |
| Religion | 8 |
| Cafes | 6 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 6 |
| Beauty salons | 6 |
| Car parts | 6 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
| Sports and recreation | 5 |
| New car dealers | 5 |
Candelaria Facts
| Area | 7.9 km² |
| Population | 15,811 |
| Male Population | 7,461 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 8,350 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +13.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -8.2% |
| Median Age | 36 years (Male: 33.8, Female: 38.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Macún, Pájaros, Hato Tejas |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.40411, -66.20878 |
Map of Candelaria
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Candelaria Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,938 | 16,322 | 17,230 | 16,038 | 15,811 |
| Population Density | 1,769.9 / km² | 2,072.6 / km² | 2,187.9 / km² | 2,036.6 / km² | 2,007.7 / km² |
Candelaria Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 6.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candelaria | +15.1% | -1.7% | -6.9% |
Candelaria Median Age
Median Age: 36 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candelaria | 36 yrs | 38.2 yrs | 33.8 yrs |
Candelaria Population Density
Population Density: 2,008 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candelaria | 15,811 | 7.9 km² | 2,008 / km² |
Candelaria Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Candelaria
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Candelaria
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Candelaria CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candelaria | 292,275 tn | 18.49 tn | 37,114.2 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 292,275 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 18.49 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 37,114.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/24/17 | 2:16 AM | 3.33 | 15.4 km | 103,000 m | 5km NNW of Dorado, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/17 | 11:21 AM | 3.09 | 5.2 km | 63,000 m | 1km WSW of Pajaros, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/17 | 7:09 AM | 3.02 | 17.9 km | 14,000 m | 7km S of Corozal, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/18/17 | 1:09 AM | 3.09 | 4.4 km | 115,000 m | 7km NW of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 7/9/17 | 6:57 AM | 3.06 | 14.3 km | 124,000 m | 5km NNE of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/17 | 9:45 AM | 3.07 | 11.5 km | 108,000 m | 5km NNE of Brenas, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 5/19/17 | 9:24 PM | 3.03 | 14.5 km | 116,000 m | 5km ESE of Catano, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 4/22/17 | 11:54 AM | 3.14 | 14 km | 106,000 m | 1km SE of Brenas, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 3/6/17 | 2:00 AM | 3 | 12.6 km | 81,000 m | 5km NNE of Levittown, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
| 1/23/17 | 9:17 PM | 3.1 | 5.3 km | 112,000 m | 1km SSE of Pajaros, Puerto Rico | usgs.gov |
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